• Australian Greens Senator for SA
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2008 — Federal election
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Committees: Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference (3 Feb 2026)

“I move: (1) That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 2 March 2026: Gambling advertising in Australian society, with particular reference to: (a) the impact of gambling on Australian communities, families and children; (b) the harm caused by gambling advertising and inducements, and their role in gambling...”

Committees: Environment and Communications References Committee; Additional Information (3 Feb 2026)

“I present additional information received by the Environment and Communications References Committee for its inquiries into climate risk assessment and online safety—separate inquiries for which information has come in over the summer.”

Condolences: Bolkus, Hon. Nick (3 Feb 2026)

“I'd like to add my condolences to those already shared in the chamber for a wonderful South Australian and South Australian senator, an advocate for our state, an advocate for multicultural Australia and an advocate for our wonderful natural environment. We know, of course, that Nick Bolkus was passionate not just about his family and the local beaches and the environment but about what type...”

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• Has spoken in 65 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 11 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 60 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Sarah Hanson-Young speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 855 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Sarah Hanson-Young's latest interest statementLast updated: 22 Aug 2025